SCSU Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores, GPA

Southern Connecticut State University is a public university with an acceptance rate of 66%. Part of the Connecticut State Colleges Universities, Southern Connecticut State University is located in New Haven, just a few minutes from  Yale University. At the baccalaureate level, psychology and business are among the most popular majors. Academics are supported by a 14-to-1 student / faculty ratio. On the athletic front, the Southern Owls compete in the NCAA Division II Northeast-10 Conference and the Eastern College Athletic Conference. Considering applying to Southern Connecticut State University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students. Acceptance Rate During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Southern Connecticut State University had an acceptance rate of 66%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 66 students were admitted, making SCSUs admissions process somewhat competitive. Admissions Statistics (2017-18) Number of Applicants 8,983 Percent Admitted 66% Percent Admitted Who Enrolled (Yield) 26% SAT Scores and Requirements Southern Connecticut State University requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 98% of admitted students submitted SAT scores. SAT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile ERW 470 580 Math 450 550 ERW=Evidence-Based Reading and Writing This admissions data tells us that most of Southern Connecticut State Universitys admitted students fall within the  bottom 29% nationally  on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to SCSU scored between 470 and 580, while 25% scored below 470 and 25% scored above 580. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 450 and 550, while 25% scored below 450 and 25% scored above 550. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1130 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Southern Connecticut State University. Requirements Southern does not require the optional SAT essay section. Note that SCSU participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates. ACT Scores and Requirements SCSU requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 3% of admitted students submitted ACT scores. ACT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile English 22 23 Math 17 22 Composite 18 24 This admissions data tells us that most of Southern Connecticut State Universitys admitted students fall within the  bottom 40% nationally  on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to SCSU received a composite ACT score between 18 and 24, while 25% scored above 24 and 25% scored below 18. Requirements Southern Connecticut State University does not require the optional ACT writing section. Unlike many universities, Southern superscores ACT results; your highest subscores from multiple ACT sittings will be considered. GPA Southern Connecticut State University does not provide data about admitted students high school GPAs. However, the school does indicate that an average candidate to Southern may have a high school GPA in the B range. Admissions Chances Southern Connecticut State University, which accepts two-thirds of applicants, has a somewhat competitive admissions pool. However, Southern also has a  holistic admissions  process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. A  strong application  essay  and  a  glowing letter of recommendation  can strengthen your application, as can participation in  meaningful extracurricular activities  and a  rigorous course schedule. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades and test scores are outside Southern Connecticut State Universitys average range. If You Like SCSU, You May Also Like These Schools Quinnipiac UniversityYale UniversityBoston CollegeBrown UniversityUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of Rhode IslandUniversity of New HavenPace University All admissions data has been sourced from National Center for Education Statistics and Southern Connecticut State University Undergraduate Admissions Office.